Macy's doesn't care about it's employees - Beauty Advisor Macy's Employee Review

1.0
14 Aug 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

*Co-workers are generally fun to work with (probably because we all hate it there) *There are hours *It's hard to get fired

Cons

*Awful/degrading pay *Rude and obnoxious customers *Too much work for too little pay *No regard for the fact that workers have families and outside committments *The ridiculous attendance *points* system *Unprofessional management (they actually gossip about the people they manage) *Unorganized management *STAR's and MAGIC selling... *Being beraded and talked to like a dog by your vendor when Macy's scheduling system gets changed *Unmotivating morning rallies... they try to motivate with coupons and Macy's money... like anyone with an ounce of sense wants to be there any longer than they have to be. *The standing around all day waiting for something to happen (in the summer months) and not to mention the spider veins I've developed since working there (and if I continue to work there I will never be able to afford the laser surgery I will need to correct this). *Trying to motivate people to meet goals with a Chick-Fil-A coupons - SERIOUSLY! How insulting? *Scorecards and the jumping through fire you have to do if you don't have a good week *Dangerous work environment... no woman should have to throw around heavy boxes. I can go on for days... I am honestly ashamed to say I work at this place and I'm seriously looking for another job.

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5.0
10 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Sales experience Great managers Easy to learn job

Cons

Holiday season busy days not many cons

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Macy's Response
4mo
Thank you for giving us your honest feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share this with us!
2.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

you get ok pto even as a part timer, not physically demanding, good A/C and heating depending on the weather.

Cons

very low pay compared to other businesses, you only get a 40 cent raise every year. same playlist consisting of 15 songs on repeat and it drives you crazy as time goes on. very inconsistent hours they rarely give morning shifts, you only get the more undesirable shifts like closing which ends at 9:30pm. the sales goals will be exceeded and they hours will still be cut especially around the holiday season. numerous amounts of time where i am left alone at the register on a busy day with no backup and still expected to clean fitting rooms and recover the floor with no help. overall no room for growth, started when i was 18 and am now 20 and have not even been considered or offered a higher position, 2 tiny raises is all i got. i overall feel like my position is bottom of the barrel compared to asset protection, jewelry department, and fragrance sales because they get paid better and make commission while doing less easier work. would not recommend and if you do end up working at a Macys use the experience you have and never stop applying to jobs because there really is no growth here.

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Macy's Response
4w
Thank you for your honest feedback as our Sales Associate. If you are open to it and would like to discuss further, please feel free to send us a private message on https://www.facebook.com/Macys/ or https://www.instagram.com/macys/, and include your name, phone number, email address, and store location so we can connect with you directly! Thank you.
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